Tampa to New Orleans (TPA–NEW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Tampa to New Orleans
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
475 mi 1h 31m nonstop -1h behind 34 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between TPA and NEW, connecting options are available through 34 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TPA to NEW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
82
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Tampa

Nearby airports with service to Lakefront Airport.
Metric TPA→NEW SRQ→NEW MCO→NEW
Distance from TPA – 40 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 2
Weekly flights 0 1 –
Flight time 1h 31m – 1h 41m
Departure OTP 24% – –
Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to New Orleans flights · Orlando (MCO) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of TPA with service to Lakefront Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
New Orleans is 1 hour behind Tampa.
TPA: EDT · NEW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 5:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
475 mi / 764 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 31m.
Getting to TPA

No rail link exists to TPA. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Tampa cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes. The HART bus network serves the airport but is infrequent and poorly suited to flight timing.Taxis from downtown run $25–35. From St. Petersburg, expect $45–60 via the Howard Frankland Bridge. Parking at TPA is well-organized: economy lots from $8/day, garages from $12/day, with a free automated people mover connecting the main terminal to parking garages.

Facts

TPA–NEW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tampa to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance475 mi / 764 km
Flight time1h 31m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: TPA
Full nameTampa International Airport
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: NEW
Full nameLakefront Airport
IATA / ICAONEW / KNEW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TPA to NEW flights.
Nonstop flights from Tampa International Airport to Lakefront Airport take approximately 1h 31m. The route covers 475 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAV, BCT, PBI, BHM, TUL, MCO, FLL, CHS, BNA, CMH, HOU, MIA, DAL, AUS, SDF, BWI, YYZ, PHL, IAD, MDW, ORD, ELH, MKE, DFW, PNE, BOS, MSP, LAS, SCF, VNY, SNA, SFO, PDX and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
New Orleans is 1 hour behind Tampa.
Yes, return flights from NEW to TPA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SRQ and MCO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from TPA to NEW

Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Lakefront Airport (NEW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

TPA to NEW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TPA to NEW ranges from 1 hours 31 minutes. The route covers a distance of 475 miles (764 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via SAV. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and Orlando (MCO).